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  dA CENTER FOR THE ARTS Presents: Cruisin’ Magulandia [caption id="attachment_2564" align="aligncenter" width="545" caption="Cruisin Magulandia"][/caption] A Benefit for the Preservation of a Legacy August 13 –30, 2011        dA      252 South Main Street, Pomona, CA 91767 Opening Reception Saturday August 13, 2011 at 3:00–10:00 p.m. Closing Reception Saturday August 27, 2011 at 6:00–10:00 p.m. POMONA, CA.  The dA CENTER FOR THE ARTS is honored to host a benefit art exhibition for one of the most influential figures in the Chicano Art movement, Gilbert "Magu” Luján. The exhibition will open to the public during Pomona’s Second Saturday Art...

20 July, 2011 /

The Hoff Foundation announced today that it will award the 3rd quarter grants totaling $1,500 to Ali Smith and Jocelyn Foye for professional support. Both artists will receive $750. The Hoff Foundation is a private arts foundation formed in 2008 with a commitment to and passion for the arts. The Hoff Foundation plays a significant and unique role in the development of the arts in Southern California by providing quarterly grants totaling $1000 to artists and/or art organizations that are based in Orange County and/or Long...

11 July, 2011 /

Pomona, CA Orange County artists, Preston Daniels and S.A. Hawkins made it out from behind the "orange curtain" last night for the new exhibition at the dA Center for The Arts entitled, A Sense of Place, a Sense of Space: Architecture and Landscape Inspired Art. These Cal State Fullerton artists are some of the most well known up-and-coming artists within our beloved orange bubble.   [caption id="attachment_2304" align="aligncenter" width="545" caption="A Sense of Place, A Sense of Space"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_2309" align="aligncenter" width="545" caption="Artists Daniels and Hawkins at dA Center...

12 June, 2011 /

The Hoff Foundation announced today that it will award the 2nd quarter grant totaling $1,000 to Carrie Yury for studio equipment support. The Hoff Foundation is a private arts foundation formed in 2008 with a commitment to and passion for the arts. The Hoff Foundation plays a significant and unique role in the development of the arts in Southern California by providing quarterly grants totaling $1000 to artists and/or art organizations that are based in Orange County and/or Long Beach. More information about The Hoff Foundation and how...

16 May, 2011 /

  [caption id="attachment_2055" align="aligncenter" width="545" caption="Title wall"][/caption] In the art world's  recent obsession with Street Art, Pasadena Museum of California Art takes a closer look at the local level. This Street Art Exhibition is not MOCA's copy cat partner, though the buzz coming into the museum was all about that -- MOCA did it first, MOCA did it bigger, MOCA had the controversy, MOCA had the press. One thing that MOCA didn't have that PMCA did, was local flavor. In a place like Southern California, with perfect weather, beautiful...

15 May, 2011 /

Fullerton, CA. Fullerton College, the leading J.C. in for many OC natives holds their annual student exhibitions in their tiny gallery space, hidden from normal view. This hidden gem of a gallery is the home to some of our fave shows in the past year, including Paper Cuts. Lets see what else they've got for us! Fullerton College Art Gallery 1004 [caption id="attachment_1917" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Gallery Install at Fullerton College"][/caption]   gallery times are limited, but are listed here for this exhibition: Mon, May 9, 2011 from 10:00am to 2:00pm Tue,...

09 May, 2011 /

UC Irvine University Art Gallery / Room Gallery / Contemporary Art Center Present: UCI 2011 MFA Thesis Exhibits MFA I: April 21st - May 7th. Opening reception April 21st 6-9 Maura Brewer Sophie Lee Amir Nikravan C. Ree Samira Yamin MFA II: May 12th - May 28th. Opening reception May 12th 6-9 Josh Cho Adrian de la Pena Alexis Disselkoen Noritaka Minami Marcus Perez The University Art Gallery/Room Gallery/Contemporary Art Center, 949-824-9854. studioart.arts.uci.edu/gallery www.ucimfa2011.com www.ucigallery.com www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=121918611219603 Saturday event May 14th, 12-5p Google Map  ...

22 April, 2011 /

The Legal Side of Art Collaboration Moderated by Dean Joseph S. Lewis II, Claire Trevor School of the Arts And featuring panelists: Antoinette LaFarge-Professor of Digital Media, Kyhm Penfil-UCI Campus Counsel, Jonathan Pink- Bryan Cave LLP, and Tony Reese-UCI School of Law Tuesday, May 10, 2011, 1:00-3:00pm Colloquium Room Contemporary Arts Center Claire Trevor School of the Arts, UC Irvine A presentation for artists, lawyers, and arts professionals about how copyright law protects and impacts their work. ADMISSION IS FREE-RSVP to abmuelle@uci.edu...

17 April, 2011 /

The premiere event of "Art in the Streets" at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, with contributing writer Evan A. Senn -- of the OC Art Blog and R.A.R.W. ...

17 April, 2011 /

Katy Betz is back again to take you to a place where your mind can run loose and play! Last time we spoke with Katy, she shared with us her creative process and why it is important for her to create space for imagination (Click here to read our interview with her). She shared with me her upcoming MFA show awhile back and I'm excited to share with you that it is finally here-- this Saturday! With her credo as the title of this exhibition, Katy...

14 April, 2011 /

Brandon Boyd at the Hurley )( Space gallery, Costa Mesa (photo credits to Derek Bahn @ Hurley) As promised, Brandon Boyd was kind enough to give the OC Art Blog the low-down on some of his artistic influences and the scoop on the artwork up at the )( Space gallery.  You can still check out the massive mural and pick-up some earth friendly swag until May 13th. OC: Most people know you as a musician and perhaps even 'surfer', so how long have you...

13 April, 2011 /

Manuel Pardo could not make it to the opening of Stardust at the CSUF Begovich Gallery so he was beamed in to give a talk at the opening….really.  Like something out of a science fiction film the face and voice of New York-based artist Manuel Pardo greeted guests at the Saturday opening reception of his solo exhibition via Skype.  (Skype is a free way of video chatting over the internet.) Gallery director and technology junkie Mike McGee introduced Pardo to the audience that awaited his...

11 April, 2011 /

  David Jacobs Solo Art Show The ARTery Gallery @ The LAB, Costa Mesa Opening Reception: Friday, April 8th, 7-11pm Show runs 4/8 - 4/24 Curated by Phee Farnsworth Please join us for David Jacob's first solo show, hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and beats by Angel Esquivel & Aldo Mardueno.   Now, let's chat with David about his big day tomorrow. Jennifer: Hey David, it's your first show tomorrow! What are some thoughts running through your head right now? David: I suppose inevitably one wonders how the work will be recieved.  It easy for friends and family...

08 April, 2011 /

This weekend is so eventful! Spend a day with art as you head over to Anaheim for Suspended in Space at 4pm, and Long Beach (D-Block Project) for Speculative Materialism at 7pm. Oh look, got your whole day planned out. You are very welcome. -Jennifer...

07 April, 2011 /

        Opening Day for Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy Sunday, April 10, 2011 Museum hours: 11 am-5 pm Free admission   11 am-4 pm Visionaries Free 2nd Sundays  Art projects, exhibition tours, & special performances   1-1:30 pm Curator's Talk with Lynne Warren   1:30-3 pm Meet and greet with exhibiting artists   2-2:15 pm Artist talk with exhibiting artist Kristi Lippire   2:30-2:45 pm Artist talk with exhibiting artist Nathan Carter   MORE    Members' Opening Party Saturday, April 9, 2011 8-10 pm Exclusively for OCMA Members    OCMA members are invited to attend the opening party to preview  Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy. MORE   Not yet a member? Join today and receive an invitation to this event plus...

07 April, 2011 /